What's better than tuning out the world to a TV show, movie, or music video after a hectic day.  Thank goodness it's a short week but an even shorter time to get in on this opportunity.  Giveaway of the Day is giving away free licensed copies of Plato DVD to Zune Converter.  That's a $25 value.

The software is easy to use and getting a registration/license number is even easier.  Simply download the application and install it, a popup window will appear with the name and license number you will have to use.  Make sure you don't close the window before copying and pasting it to the Plato.

Convert the following formats to your Zune:

• Audio Video Interleave (*.avi)
• DivX (*.divx; *.div)
• Xvid (*.xvid)
• MPeg (*.mpg; *.mpeg)
• Windows Media Video (*.wmv)
• Advanced System Format (*.asf)
• Realplayer (*.rm; *.rmvb)
• Video CD (*.vcd)
• Quicktime (*.mov)
• Shockwave Flash (*.swf)
• Flash Video (*.flv)
• Nullsoft Video (*.nsv)

And its FREE but you have only today to get in on it, so enjoy.

Enjoy your DVD Movies on Zune right now! Plato DVD to Zune Converter helps you easily convert DVD movie straight into device. Just a few clicks, you can choose subtitle, audio track, and customize output video and audio quality.

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3 Months ago, I shot some video of a few cases from Incipio for the second generation of the Zunes. For some reason or another, I have a whole new batch of Incipio cases, so I decided why not do another video. This time I have 7 Zune 80 Cases and 5 Flash Zune cases to show you. These can all be purchased from Incipio at MyIncipio.com

Some of these cases have even been reviewed at GotZune already too...

• [Review] theDUKE Raw Leather Wallet Case - Incipio
• [Review] Butter cream ORION Sleeve Case

Read on for the videos and check back for reviews on several of these, I have one coming soon myself.

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If you've been itching to check out all the new Zune 2.5 software improvements but haven't had time to go through everything yourself, fear not. Jason Dunn over at Zune Thoughts has done all the heavy lifting for you and created a few videos detailing what's new and exciting in the software upgrade. This first video gives an overview of most of the new features (minus The Social).

The second video goes specifically into the new features of The Social (which he wasn't able to access in the first video)

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According to the Windows SuperSite blog, There will soon be support for Audible on Zunes. I personally don't care for audio books, but I know a lot of you are inquiring about this support, so here it is. I kinda like the creditabilty of this post too...

Zune and Audible Update
Jerry D forwarded me the following email he received from Audible regarding compatibility with the Zune:

I understand that you have contacted us today in regards to whether or not the Microsoft Zune is compatible with our service. We have great news! After much anticipation, Audible and Microsoft have completed negotiations on making the Zune AudibleReady! While we do not have an exact date as to when the device will be officially AudibleReady, we expect to make the Zune compatible before years end. Our Device Center on our website will be updated upon the Zune becoming compatible, so please be sure to check there periodically.

UPDATE: This one is confirmed! I wrote Audible about Zune compatibility (i.e did the ten seconds of research) and was given the same reply as quoted above.

I received an email today letting me know that these guys are quite happy and ready to show the world, zSuite 2.0...

DarkZune's hack team leader PityOnU and the rest of the DarkZune staff and testers are proud to announce the release of zSuite 2.0 (2.0.2.9). The hack allows users owning Microsoft Zune's with the most recent versions of the Zune software to enhance their Zune experience.

This suite enhances your Zune Software experience and from the screenies I got, it looks pretty cool.

This release has 4 different tools to Enjoy the Social the way you want to...

zIconer

A simple way to define an icon file for your Zune when using zExplorer. Custom icons for Zunes will be available via the DarkZune Forum.

Read on for more screenies and links...

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Ok, here is a little demo showing how to get Youtube videos on your Zune or your Pocket PC or whatever...

Read on for more info...

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That's about it... just showing the audio and video out capability of the Zune 80 on the big screen.

What do you think?

There has been quite the absence of quality Zune 80 cases out there, but the flash Zunes ( Zune 4 and Zune 8 ) have had quite a few releases. Anyhow, I was quite excited to hear that Incipio was finally throwing down some Zune 80 cases. I have 3 Zune 80 and 3 Flash Zune cases to look at and I have recorded a couple videos to show them all to you!

Here are the cases I am taking a look at today:

• Butter Creme ORION Sleeve Case for Zune 4GB 8GB
• theDUKE Raw Leather Wallet Case for Microsoft Zune 4GB 8GB
• White Leather Flip Case for Microsoft Zune 4GB 8GB
• Black Leather Kickstand Case for Microsoft Zune 80GB
• Brown Leather Flip Case for Microsoft Zune 80GB
• VERTIGO Black Leather Holster Case for Microsoft Zune 80GB

Read on to check the videos out!

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Thanks to Wetworker, regular reader and the guy behind Zunecards.net, he has formatting this from channel 8 into a YouTube video.

In this video, Cesar Menendez, of Zuneinsider shows off the Zune Social and the applications on FaceBook and MySpace.

Cesar is too funny

One of our regulars here, Wetworker, has started development of Zunecards.net as a resource for themes and other downloads. Head over and check it out. He told me I wouldn't like the music embedded into the flash based site, he was right, but the site is nicely done.

Zunecards.net